MaterialCalc
Materials guide

Construction & landscape materials

Weights, coverage, common types, and a free calculator for every material. Use these guides to spec the right product and order the right quantity.

Gravel

How much gravel you need, what a yard weighs, and which type fits your project.

~2,400–2,900 lb per cubic yard

Sand

Choose the right sand for pavers, mortar, or bedding and estimate the load accurately.

~2,600–2,700 lb per cubic yard (dry)

Concrete

How many yards you need, what PSI to spec, and how to order the right mix.

~4,000 lb (2 tons) per cubic yard

Mulch

Pick the right mulch for beds, trees, or playgrounds and order the right number of yards.

~400–800 lb per cubic yard

Topsoil

Screened, blended, or fill — how to spec and order the right topsoil.

~2,000–2,700 lb per cubic yard

Asphalt

Estimate hot-mix asphalt tonnage for driveways, lots, and overlays.

~3,900–4,050 lb per cubic yard (compacted)

Crushed Stone

#57, #8, ¾″ minus — which crushed stone goes where.

~2,700 lb per cubic yard

Pea Gravel

Smooth, rounded ⅜″ stone for patios, paths, and play areas.

~2,700–2,800 lb per cubic yard

Fill Dirt

Structural fill for grading, foundations, and low-spot repair.

~2,000–2,700 lb per cubic yard

Limestone

Crushed limestone for base, drainage, and agricultural use.

~2,700 lb per cubic yard

Sod

Order the right amount of sod and pick a species that fits your climate.

Sold by square foot / pallet, not cubic yard

Paint

How many gallons you need and how to pick the right finish.

~11 lb per gallon (latex)